Summing it Up
- New Honor 500 Pro rumored to feature enhanced telephoto capabilities
- Expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
- Large battery capacity anticipated
- Robot phone set to debut at MWC
Recent reports from China have unveiled the upcoming Honor 500 Pro smartphone, poised to rival the Pixel 10 in terms of features and performance.
It seems like just yesterday that the Honor 400 Pro was reviewed (although it was back in May), but now whispers about its successor have started circulating.
Digital Chat Station, a well-known source of smartphone leaks and tips on the Chinese social platform Weibo, has once again provided insights into the Honor 500 Pro. According to the leak, this new upper-mid-range device will boast a 200Mp main camera, similar to its predecessor, the Honor 400 Pro.
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Adding to its features, the Honor 500 Pro is expected to include a 64Mp OmniVision OV64B telephoto camera with a 3x zoom, a notable upgrade from its predecessor.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the device will house a massive battery, touted as one of the largest in its class. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip powering the Honor 500 Pro, it is set to offer top-notch performance and extended battery life, potentially outshining the Google Pixel 10.
With these impressive specs and a competitive launch price, the Honor 500 Pro could emerge as a strong flagship alternative in 2026.

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Honor’s Innovative Robot Phone
In other exciting news from Honor, the company has officially announced the upcoming Honor Robot Phone, previously teased at the Honor Magic 8 event, set to debut at MWC 2026 in March.
The highly anticipated Mobile World Congress is scheduled to take place from 2-5 March.
This unique prototype device will feature a cutting-edge camera system with a stabilizing gimbal arm and advanced AI image recognition capabilities.
